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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

Having traveled throughout Great Britain, I would say this Newsweek article, while not in-depth, nicely touches on some of the cultural...

Jan 15, 20231 min read

Do you want to live a happy life?

Do you want to live a happy life?

Do you want to live a happy life?

Good article from Big Think about being happy in life. Most of the concepts introduced seem obvious but require focus and effort to...

Jan 15, 20231 min read

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

Nice overview on seven of the lesser-traveled Caribbean islands from Tripadvisor. - RetirementGoat

Jan 15, 20231 min read

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

A different but more geographically appropriate variation of the longevity-aligned mediterranean blue-zone diet. For those of you (us)...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

How to Use the Legal Cloak of Invisibility to Protect Your Assets

How to Use the Legal Cloak of Invisibility to Protect Your Assets

How to Use the Legal Cloak of Invisibility to Protect Your Assets

A Kiplinger article written by a lawyer with a clear disclaimer that this is not intended to provide evasion strategies for legitimate...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Spectacular scenery and experiences available during a visit to the northern Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia with a hiking/cycling...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Everyone says that they won't be stressed in retirement, until they retire! It is very common and likely expected to be affected by this...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

This is a cringe-inducing thought for many of us, and one where we would sympatize with anyone that feels that they need to consider this...

Jan 12, 20231 min read

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

A worthwhile perspective on routine and its benefits whether you are a fan of the "Governator" or not. - RetirementGoat

Jan 12, 20231 min read

The Case for Hiring Older Workers

The Case for Hiring Older Workers

The Case for Hiring Older Workers

Nice Article from Harvard Business Review that manages not to imply that all older workers are either senile or out-of-touch, or both. ...

Jan 12, 20231 min read

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

Love this from TimeOut! Lots of off-shoots from traditional destinations and a few that you (and me) have likely never heard of. Most of...

Jan 12, 20231 min read

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

A little bit of a dense read but some interesting points in this Boston College Study (Bender/Jivan). No surprise on happiness tending to...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

I'm sure that there is an SNL skit here somewhere but not funny when you are the object of the push. Some worthwhile points, and...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

How many financial advisors should one have?

How many financial advisors should one have?

How many financial advisors should one have?

Initially, I thought that this was an easy question with a simple answer (usually one, and sometimes yourself). However, I know of...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

30 New and Unusual Hobbies to Try in Retirement

30 New and Unusual Hobbies to Try in Retirement

30 New and Unusual Hobbies to Try in Retirement

Articles posted from the aptly named Enjoy Retirement Life website. A number of more eclectic hobbies (amigurami anyone?) but a lot of...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

HGTV gets to weigh in on the on-going debate on best beach towns to retire to either full or part-time. There may be a show or two on the...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

Over 50? Here Are 6 Exercise Mistakes You're Too Old To Make

Over 50? Here Are 6 Exercise Mistakes You're Too Old To Make

Over 50? Here Are 6 Exercise Mistakes You're Too Old To Make

Some pretty common mistakes (some people who will remain unnamed never warm up properly). - RetirementGoat

Jan 11, 20231 min read

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

An interesting alternative to vacation planning presented by the Huffington Post. Even the thought of this type of travel may be anxiety...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust

Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust

Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust

A clear and quick overview from yahoo!life of some of the advantages/disadvantages of naming a bank (that may apply to other...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

The Financial "Workout" That Will Make You Money in the New Year

The Financial "Workout" That Will Make You Money in the New Year

The Financial "Workout" That Will Make You Money in the New Year

A pretty light take on financial approaches from Road & Track, of all places. A couple of possible take-aways for some of us who may see...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

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